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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 Issues and future opportunities studied for Acton quarry DUBLIN LINE THE NEW TANNER 5 Acton D 25 SID E R Halton Hills ¯ EXPANSION AREAS REGIONAL RD 25 THIRD LINE Does Halton Hills want to take ownership of the Acton Quarry, once all of the top quality dolomite limestone is mined? Could the site become a tourist attraction, like Hamilton's Royal Botanical Gardens or a recreational area with a marina, trails and sports facilities? The after-use vision/ rehabilitation plans for Dufferin Aggregate's quarry south of Acton were the focus of a Town Council workshop, hosted by Dufferin, last Monday at the Acton Town Hall Centre. The exercise looked at a number of "what if" scenarios for the future of the existing quarry, and to get input ­ "without prejudice" ­ on rehabilitation plans, should a current quarry expansion application be approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Under the current license, all of the rock will be mined out in six or seven years ­ the expansion plan would extend quarry life by approximately 25 years. "We're interested to know if you want (public ownership) because if you do, then we can start working together on what that might look like," said An- drea Bourrie, the quarry's Director of Planning and Regulatory Affairs. Calling the property `a real gem as a destination" Bourrie said if the Town is not interested in taking ownership, there are others who are when it becomes available for public ownership by 2020, or earlier. When Mayor Rick Bonnette suggested that a conservation agency might want the land for passive recreation, Bourrie agreed, calling the land a "real gem" with destination possibilities. Bourrie said the approved rehabilitation plan for the exiting quarry includes a lake and island north of 22 Side Road, with a large wetland and forested side slopes and exposed cliffs. On the south side of 22 Side Road, the approved plan calls for hummocky topography with wetland conditions. The land would have to be pumped "forever" at a cost of approximately $100,000 annually, paid by the owner." Ward Two Councillor Bryan Lewis asked if Dufferin would be willing do more than just the approved lake and dry bowls ­ "Sudbury South" 22 he called it. Bourrie said it would be up to the owner D 22 SID E R to apply for changes to the approved rehabilitation plan. When Georgetown Councillor Ann Lawlor asked if there are land use restrictions that would prevent development of a marina or an area to stage rock concerts, Bourrie said that approvals for those uses might be possible. Acton Councillor Mike O'Leary asked if the rehabilitated site could be EXPANSION AREAS D 17 SID E R developed into revenue generating tourist attracDufferin Quarry, Acton Properties tion, and Bourrie said Existing Quarry Lands like the Royal Botanical Gardens, that use would require provincial 1 apCatherine Lister, both strategies to address lia- from the Town on the 7 SID E RD proval. expressed concerns about bilities, like the required ownership question in O'Leary also asked if what impact future quarry pumping, and the cost of the next couple of month. E RD Town ownership fit with plans would have on their a more elaborate rehabiliStaff said it would take 15 SID the Town's long-term re- water quality and quan- tation plan. several months to prepare creation and parks plans, tity. Bourrie said it would Bourrie said Dufferin a report and recommenand Warren Harris, the take 30 to 40 years to fill would like an answer dation for Council. Town's Manager of Parks the lake in the rehabiliSpeyside and Open Space, said tated area and the water Experience E l i t e Service and enjoy complimentary: Bon Voyage glass of champagne · Choice of hot meals · Wine with hot meals · the linkages to trails and issues will be dealt with Soft drinks · Snacks · Hot towel service · Leather seating · PIllows · In-fight, first run movies · open spaces, and cultural by a joint committee of Headsets · Kids backpack with games & toys · Courteous & friendly service aspects of the lime kilns government staff. in the area "meet a lot of Ward Two Regional/ criteria in the Official Plan Town Councillor Jane for lands of interest," and Fogal requested that should be explored. the staff report include Fourth Line quarry the cist for the Town to neighbours, Steve and take over the land, the Existing Acton Quarry SID E RD SIXTH LINE · Fibromyalgia · Chronic Pain · Stress · Headaches ...and much more. 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